TRIMBLE, John, a Representative from Tennessee;
born in Roane County, Tenn., February 7, 1812;
pursued classical studies under a private tutor and at the University of Nashville;
studied law;
was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Nashville, Tenn.;
attorney general of Tennessee 1836-1842;
member of the State house of representatives in 1843 and 1844;
served in the State senate in 1845 and 1846, and in 1859 and 1861, when he resigned because of the secession of the State;
United States attorney from April 1862 until August 1864, when he resigned;
served in the State senate from 1865 to 1867;
elected as a Republican to the Fortieth Congress (March 4, 1867-March 3, 1869);
died in Nashville, Tenn., February 23, 1884.